The Pirates of Penzance
All ages

The Pirates of Penzance

Best from age 6 · G · 1983 · 112 min

The Pirates of Penzance

Frederic, mistakenly apprenticed to pirates, leaves their service at 21 and falls in love with Mabel. Complications arise when the pirates decide to marry her sisters, and Frederic discovers a surprising twist about his birthdate. This colorful musical adventure features catchy songs and a whimsical plot.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • The film is a musical opera with extensive singing.
  • Some humor involves playful wordplay and satire.

Models well

  • Love and loyalty
  • Following your heart
  • Finding your true path

Talk about it after

  • What makes something truly right or wrong?
  • Why is communication important in relationships?
  • How do misunderstandings change situations?
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Cast & crew

The Pirates of Penzance (1983) Official Trailer - Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury Musical HD